7M - Chelsea ready to pay £60m for Bournemouth star Alex Scott

Chelsea are interested in signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott this summer.

According to reports from Alex Crook of TalkSPORT and Ben Jacobs, Chelsea are willing to pay £60 million for the 22-year-old central midfielder, but the Cherries value him higher than that and are unwilling to sanction his departure.

It remains to be seen whether Chelsea are prepared to make an improved offer for the player. They need more control in the middle of the park, and Scott could prove to be an excellent addition.

He was a key player for Bournemouth last season, and there is no doubt he has the quality to play for bigger clubs. He has the tools to develop into a top-class Premier League midfielder, and joining a top side would be ideal for his development.

Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world and could provide him with the platform to compete for major trophies.